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10152-APG FSB the Falcons School for Boys Prospectus-Preparatory V14.Indd PREPARATORY PREPARATORY Prospectus About our School 3 WHAT WE OFFER Falcons Preparatory School for Boys is an “Excellent personal development independent school for boys aged 7-13 years, stems from the school’s determined based in Richmond. We deliver a fast-paced aim to prepare pupils well for and stimulating curriculum suited to the needs of their future lives.” young boys. ISI Inspection Report 2012 Academic life at Falcons Preparatory School for Boys is complemented by a wide range of clubs, residential trips and educational visits, a varied sports programme, as well as music and drama that further our provision for our pupils. www.falconsprep.co.uk Dear Parents, It gives me great pleasure to introduce Falcons Preparatory School 4 for Boys to you and to invite you to see all that our school offers. 5 At Falcons we are committed to boys’ education. The school has a challenging academic curriculum supported by an established and effective pastoral care programme. Leavers continue to achieve outstanding results to leading schools both day and boarding schools including: King’s College, Hampton, St Paul’s, Emanuel, Brighton College and Epsom College and all achieve their secondary school goals. I would be delighted to meet you and show you Falcons Prep. All my career has been spent in education and I appreciate how important your decision is in choosing the right school for your son. I look forward very much to welcoming you. Franciska Bayliss Headmistress BEd (Hons) FRSA Falcons Preparatory School for Boys www.falconsprep.co.uk Ethos and Values 6 7 OUR VALUES Falcons boys are encouraged, motivated and nurtured. Our values are built on mutual trust ‘‘The Falcons is a brilliant school. and respect for all. All members of the school The work, the trips, the sports, community share our four values: the food – everything is great.” Individuality through fostering boys’ talents and unique skills Year 8 pupil Innovation in a fast moving and ever changing technological world Inquiry and the acquisition of knowledge through exceptional teaching Inclusivity through rewarding community relationships Falcons Preparatory School for Boys www.falconsprep.co.uk About our School HERITAGE The school, formerly known as Falkner House, 8 was founded in 1956 and originally located in 9 Notting Hill. In September 1989 the school moved to its Pre-Preparatory site in Burnaby Gardens and changed its name to the Falcons. The Pre-Preparatory is the founding member of The Falcons Schools Group. Falcons Preparatory School in Richmond caters for boys from 7-13 years. It opened in September 2008 and continues to grow from strength “Exemplary attitudes to to strength. learning contribute to the Our highly qualified and dedicated teachers foster a caring and productive rapid progress pupils make.” environment where boys are encouraged to develop a love of learning, a strong sense of community and the ability to make judgements between ISI Inspection Report 2012 right and wrong. Our boys proceed to the next stage of their education with the confidence to succeed. Falcons Preparatory School for Boys is a member of the Alpha Group. Falcons Preparatory School for Boys www.falconsprep.co.uk 10 ‘‘The teachers are great, they 11 are also there to guide me when I need extra support.” Year 8 Pupil Falcons Preparatory School for Boys www.falconsprep.co.uk ACADEMIC PROGRAMME 12 13 Falcons Preparatory School for Boys www.falconsprep.co.uk Academic Programme CURRICULUM The Preparatory School prepares the boys for 14 15 entry to secondary schools at 11+ and 13+ and we work in collaboration with parents to determine the appropriate route for each boy. The school prides itself on excellent teaching staff that are focused on making their subjects exciting, challenging and accessible. We work in partnership with secondary schools to determine their requirements when preparing our boys for entry. The boys are taught in sets for Maths and English from Year 5, to help meet their individual needs in these subject areas. Specialist rooms are used for teaching purposes and the school site is well resourced with two well-equipped science laboratories, a dedicated art room, an ICT suite and music rooms used by peripatetic music teachers. We employ specialist staff – all of whom are graduates in the Common Entrance subjects that they teach. We pride ourselves on the varied programme that is offered and it is this methodology that places our boys in the strongest possible position to access senior schools that are best suited to them. Falcons Preparatory School for Boys www.falconsprep.co.uk SPORTS 16 17 Falcons Preparatory School for Boys www.falconsprep.co.uk Sports 18 19 SPORT FOR ALL Sport plays an integral part of school life for every boy here at Falcons Preparatory School for Boys. We pride ourselves on our philosophy of ‘Sport for all’ as well as furthering the boys in “Our son is thriving and skipping their pursuit of excellence. We offer a wide and to school every morning – varied programme from Year 3 through to Year 8. he can’t wait for the next day.” Our core sports are football, rugby and cricket and we also run extensive Falcons Parent programmes including hockey, swimming, athletics, cross-country, gymnastics and tennis. The School has recently begun entering Ski Championships and Triathlons with great success to further enhance our programmes. Falcons Preparatory School for Boys www.falconsprep.co.uk 20 21 COMPETITIVE FIXTURES From Year 3 to Year 8, boys take part in competitive fixtures against other schools and although we field strong sides in these fixtures, we have an inclusive philosophy where boys are be able to “There is nothing better than represent the school in all of the core sports. coming off the pitch knowing Boys have the opportunity to play individual and team sports during you have given your all alongside after school clubs with a wide variety of activities on offer, ranging from table tennis and squash, to handball and chess. All boys are your teammates.” encouraged to take part in a sporting club of some sort and they enjoy the club atmosphere that it entails. The school has many longstanding Year 8 Pupil relationships with the local community, and the sports department has created great links for the boys to participate in sports outside school to complement their sporting school life. Falcons Preparatory School for Boys www.falconsprep.co.uk Academic Programme THE ARTS Every boy is given the opportunity to participate in Music and the Performing Arts. Pupils can explore their musical talents through visiting instrumentalists who teach a wide range of instruments. They are encouraged to participate in choirs and music groups and perform in the major events in the school calendar. Drama has the benefit of building confidence and is also used as a tool to explore other topics taught in 22 the curriculum. 23 Taught by a specialist Art teacher, boys are given a solid foundation in techniques which empower them to flourish creatively as they progress through the school. A well-equipped art and ceramic studio enables boys to experience a variety of media. Regular visits and workshops provide further visual and intellectual stimulation. Falcons Preparatory School for Boys is a registered centre with Trinity College Arts Awards. The boys are able to develop their interest and skills in Art and gain a range of nationally recognised qualifications that ‘‘My favourite things are acting support them as artists and art leaders of the future. Our Art provision in the plays and using the kiln.” inspires them to take part in the wider arts world. These challenges are in art forms from theatre set design to pottery, photography and poetry. Year 5 Pupil Year 8 boys leave having achieved Bronze awards and they will hopefully continue their arts journey in order to achieve the Gold award. These awards are managed by Trinity College in association with The Arts Council, England. Falcons Preparatory School for Boys www.falconsprep.co.uk Community 24 25 A CARING COMMUNITY All boys have a form tutor who looks after their wellbeing and tracks their progress throughout the year. Boys are placed in one of four houses and they earn merits for themselves and for their house. An active Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship curriculum teaches the boys important values which are embedded in fundamental British values. Guest speakers present a range of topics including internet safety. Each year a charity is identified and supported by the boys at the school and events are arranged in support of this goal. The boys’ own views are represented though the School Council, which gives them the opportunity to comment and influence the school community. Falcons Preparatory School for Boys www.falconsprep.co.uk Facilities 26 27 FACILITIES Our boys have the use of our on-site astroturf pitch for PE lessons throughout the year. We also have the use of Richmond Athletic Association’s grounds, only a stone’s throw away, for our spring term’s rugby where our school keeps up its strong partnership with Harlequins. The autumn term’s football takes place at Old Deer Park, just a short walk away, and home fixtures are played at the well-equipped Westminster Playing Fields in Chiswick. During the summer term the boys have use of the immaculately kept Richmond Cricket Club. Falcons Preparatory School for Boys www.falconsprep.co.uk Progression 28 29 PROGRESSION Falcons Preparatory prides itself on being a school of choices and options. Your son can be prepared for 13+ Common Entrance to a local selective day or boarding school or for 11+ entry to a London day school. Senior school entry is highly competitive and we work closely with our parents in order to map out the best route possible for each boy, whilst ensuring he remains positive and confident throughout the examination period.
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